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TX SB974
Bill
Status
6/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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School district teachers are now eligible to serve on appraisal review boards, creating an exception to the general prohibition against taxing unit employees serving on these boards
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Creates a criminal offense for school district board of trustees members or district employees who communicate with a teacher serving on an appraisal review board with intent to influence the teacher's decisions in that capacity
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General ineligibility remains for appraisal district board members, officers, employees, comptroller employees, and governing body members/officers/employees of taxing units (except teachers)
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
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Passed Senate 21-8, House 80-56 with amendment, Senate concurred 23-8
Legislative Description
Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.
Taxation
Last Action
Vetoed by the Governor
6/22/2025